The Baloch Liberation Army, a separatist militant group, claimed responsibility for the attack, stating that they targeted a convoy of Chinese engineers and investors returning from the airport.
The FIA at Karachi airport intercepted 11 individuals posing as Umrah pilgrims, suspected of being beggars. This action reflects increased vigilance to address the rising trend of deceptive travel.
This is the second Indian Airline to make a precautionary landing in Karachi in last two weeks.
Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia tweeted that the Delhi-Doha Qatar Airlines passengers have been served meals and that a replacement aircraft from Qatar has been arranged.